Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A newly opened innovative centre for psychedelic research and treatment in Kingston aims to overcome the stigma often associated with the therapeutic use of psychedelics in a healthcare setting while serving as a hub for research, education, training, and treatment. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, Providence Care, in partnership with […]
A Tottenham, Ontario, resident has some very rare visitors who come out to greet him every afternoon. Ron Passer, who lives on the 10th Sideroad, has been feeding the squirrels and chipmunks on his property for years. They are friendly critters and approach Ron when he throws out peanuts for […]
A northern Manitoba First Nation has taken out newspaper ads warning licensed non-Indigenous moose hunters not to hunt within its traditional territory. On Sunday, the Pimicikamak Cree Nation (PCN) placed notices in a few papers that say PCN will “not recognize” hunting tags issued for non-Indigenous people for game hunting […]
Thanks to medical technology, Rose Whyte has defied the odds for half a century. Since 1974, a mechanical pacemaker has kept the Shrewsbury resident alive. She received her first one at age 11, and over the years the energetic Whyte has had 12 of the devices implanted in her body […]
If the air in Thunder Bay and areas just beyond the city feel particularly smoke-free today, there’s a good reason for that: the nearest wildfire is more than 250 kilometres away. The Ontario agency that monitors wildfires across the province said that as of Monday, there were no fires being […]
A group of tai chi devotees celebrate the end of the Super Summer Programme at the Lions Park in Fort Frances. Sheri DeGagne, left, Josie Miller, instructor Carole Mackintosh, Kathy Guild and Ruth Macedon have been practicing the exercise in the park on Wednesday mornings throughout the summer. Now that […]
The Fort Frances High School football team started the 2024/25 season in true Muskie fashion – with grit, teamwork and a big win on the scoreboard! The Muskies faced off on Friday afternoon against the John Taylor Pipers, in front of a loud and proud hometown fan base. The Muskies […]
Plumes of powder paint could be seen all along the Fort Frances river front as dozens of community members showed up for a fun evening of colourful exercise. Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre organized their first annual Dagwaagin (Fall) Colour Run, while a variety of community businesses and organizations got involved […]
It’s official: after more than a decade, “Boundless” is a dud. At Monday night’s council meeting, Fort Frances town council accepted a report from administration recommending the town begin the process to officially drop the slogan from its branding identity. The report pointed to the slogan having failed to achieve […]
A group of volunteers have revived an organization meant to help the Rainy River Public Library be the best it can be. Doug Robinson is one of a group of Rainy River and area residents who are bringing the Friends of the Rainy River Public Library back to life following […]
Riverside Health Care has secured physician hospital services, including emergency room coverage, at the Rainy River Health Centre from October 1, 2024, to November 22, 2024. Our Team continues to work on scheduling locums for the remainder of 2024 and is actively engaging with Ontario Health to develop a permanent […]
Warning: this story contains discussion of suicide There’s a number to call if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, and two local organizations joined forces yesterday to spread the word. Northwestern Ontario Metis Child and Family Services (NWOMFCS) and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Fort Frances Branch were […]
